Obituaries

Roger Prouty

Roger Prouty

Jul 15, 2013

WEBSTER - Roger E. Prouty, 83, formerly of Oxford, died Monday, July 15, 2013, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Doris L. (Gauthier) Prouty of Webster; five children, Ronald R. Prouty of Leicester, Cynthia M. Recor of Palmer, Sandra A. Smith of Pennsylvania, Debra A. Morton of Webster,...

Lorraine Casavant

Lorraine Casavant

Jul 14, 2013

NORTH OXFORD - Lorraine M. (Hebert) Casavant, 72, died peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2013, in her home with her husband and family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Paul J. Casavant of North Oxford; six children, Lisa Woodrum and her husband Timothy of Florida, Ronald Casavant of Oxford, Michael Casavant and his...

Deborah Sylvia

Deborah Sylvia

Jul 11, 2013

OXFORD / NORTHBRIDGE - Deborah A. (Monroe) Cram Sylvia, 54, of Church Street, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester, after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband whom she married on June 21, 2013, Frank Sylvia of Oxford; two sons, James R. Cram of Glens Falls, NY, and David...

Rita Wheeler

Rita Wheeler

Jul 8, 2013

OXFORD - Rita Jean (Cournoyer) Wheeler passed away on July 8, 2013. She was 91. Her late husband of over 56 years passed away in 1998. She leaves a son, Gerald P. Wheeler and his wife Adele of Dudley. She also leaves a brother, Bernard Cournoyer of Webster and a sister, Therese Gregoire of Charlton; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren,...

Julia Beaudette

Julia Beaudette

Jul 6, 2013

NORTH OXFORD - Julia (Menzigian) Beaudette, 85, of Chestnut Hill Road, died Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Millbury Healthcare Center. She is survived by two sons, Gregory Beaudette of North Oxford and Rory Beaudette and his wife Rita of Oxford; her brother, Jacob Menzigian and his wife Mary of Leicester; two grandchildren, Renee McMahon and her husband Ryan, and...

John Anderson, Jr.

John Anderson, Jr.

Jul 2, 2013

GRAFTON - John E. Anderson, Jr., 54, of Millbury Street, died suddenly on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, after being stricken ill at work. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie J. (Fleming) Anderson of North Oxford; two brothers, Dean Anderson and his wife Maryann of Charlton and Paul Anderson of North Oxford; his sister, Debbie Shelton of Auburn; and...

Ethel Elliott

Ethel Elliott

Jun 26, 2013

OXFORD - Ethel M. (Coonan) Elliott, 90, formerly of Waite Street, died Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at the Woods at Eddy Pond in Auburn. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Vernon R. Elliott who died in 2004. She is survived by three children, Jo Ann Luikey and her husband Robert of Millbury, Nancy Elliott of Oxford,...

Susan Kirk

Susan Kirk

Jun 26, 2013

OXFORD - Susan S. (Snyder) Kirk, 56, of Country Lane, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, in her home with her family by her side, after a 20-year battle with breast cancer. She recently celebrated her 56th birthday on June 22nd and her 29th wedding anniversary on June 23rd. She is survived by her husband, John A....

Richard Barnes

Richard Barnes

Jun 26, 2013

WEBSTER - Richard M. Barnes, 69, of Whitcomb St., died Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at Webster Manor Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his wife of 41 years, Barbara L. (Berry) Barnes of Webster; and a daughter, Dawn E. Barnes. He is survived by two daughters, Jennifer L. Barnes and her significant other Danie Peters of Tennessee, and Tracey...

Walter Wehenkel, Sr.

Walter Wehenkel, Sr.

Jun 26, 2013

OXFORD -- Walter C. Wehenkel Sr., age 93 of Daytona Beach, Florida and formerly of Oxford, Massachusetts died June 26, 2013. He leaves a daughter, Barbara Lafleche of Holly Hill, Florida, with whom he lived, a son, Walter Jr. (Carol) of Port Clinton, Ohio; seven grandchildren (Michael Kiley, Kevin Kiley, James Kiley, Marie Wehenkel, Walter Wehenkel III, Christopher Kiley...

Edwin Briggs, Sr.

Edwin Briggs, Sr.

Jun 18, 2013

OXFORD - Edwin A. "Mickey" Briggs, Sr., 84, of Sutton Avenue, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gloria K. (Kumle) Briggs of Oxford; eight children, Linda Costello and her husband Patrick of Greenville, NH, Karl Briggs of Oxford, Steven...

Robert Saad, Sr.

Robert Saad, Sr.

Jun 8, 2013

WEBSTER - Robert "Joe Bobby" Saad, Sr., left to go to a peaceful place, a place where he knew he would see his dad and grandmother, on June 8, 2013. He battled cancer and diabetes to the very end. He was a beloved husband and wonderful father to his children. He leaves his wife, Etta, the love of his...

Richard Saad, Jr.

Richard Saad, Jr.

Jun 7, 2013

SPENCER - Richard J. Saad, Jr. 47, of Chestnut Street, died suddenly on Friday, June 7, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Kristen M. (Abraham) Saad of Spencer; five children, Ashley M. Saad and Courtney L. Saad, both of Oxford, Codie T. Abraham, Bradyn J. Saad, and Trevor J. Saad, all of Spencer; his father,...

Randy Lamoureux

Randy Lamoureux

Jun 7, 2013

OXFORD - Randy C. Lamoureux, 51, of Orchard Hill Drive, died peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2013, in his home. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey; a brother, Roger Lamoureux; three sisters, Lorraine Lamoureux, Lisette Ford and her husband Dale, and Lavena Shenette and her husband Brian; five nephews and nieces, Luke, Rosy, Trina, Jesse and Randy; and...

Clarence Young

Clarence Young

Jun 2, 2013

OXFORD - Clarence H. "Kelly" Young, 78, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife 59 years, Beatrice E. (Dancause) Young of Oxford; a daughter, Robin A. Day and her husband Ronald of Pepperell; two sons, David A. Young of Pepperell and...

Walter Barys, Sr.

Walter Barys, Sr.

May 30, 2013

CHARLTON - Walter R. "Wally" Barys, Sr., 96, of Partridge Hill Road, died Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Southbridge Rehabilitation and Care Center. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Ruth E. (Burns) Barys of Charlton; two sons, Walter "Skip" Barys Jr. and his wife Judy of Auburn, and James A. Barys and his wife Elizabeth of...

Raymond Maurice

Raymond Maurice

May 28, 2013

OXFORD - Raymond C. Maurice, 87, of Main Street, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris M. (Tangney) Maurice of Oxford who died in 1998; and his son, Dana Wilson. He is survived by his daughter, Dawn P. Durling and her husband Curt of Charlton; his granddaughter, Kelly...

Paul Vigeant

Paul Vigeant

May 28, 2013

OXFORD - Paul A. Vigeant, 70, of Walnut Street, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard in Webster, after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Grace M. (Stockman) Vigeant of Oxford; three children, Karen G. Perreault and her husband Alan of North Grosvenordale, CT, Christine B. Cioppa and her...

Cindy Stafford

Cindy Stafford

May 24, 2013

WOODSTOCK, CT - Cindy M. (Long) Stafford, 52, of Route 171, died Friday, May 24, 2013, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, James H. Stafford of Woodstock; two children, James R. Stafford and Rebecca R. Stafford, both of Woodstock; her mother, Shirley...

Jean Walsh

Jean Walsh

May 20, 2013

OXFORD - Jean D. (Anderson) Walsh, 83, of Wheelock Street, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westboro. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Joseph H. Walsh of Oxford who died in 2000. She is survived by three daughters, Grace Louise Hebert of Bolton, Kim A. Walsh of Oxford, and...